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May 19, 2008

I guess I’m an… alumn?

Filed under: PennState, college, family, travel — by heatherdc @ 12:08 pm

This is weird.

I walked across the stage, and shook a lot of hands.

I picked up my diploma, and thought about all the classes I took to get it.

I came back to an apartment full of families, food, and people relaxing.

I went out to dinner one last time in Stage College.

I packed up my room, and looked back at an empty space.

I said my ‘good byes’, and even thinking about that now makes me want to cry.

I drove out of town, and realized I don’t know when I’ll be back.

At our ceremony they said “Welcome to the Penn State Alumni Association”. That doesn’t sound right yet, but I guess I’m an “alumn”. And now I’m part of one of “the most powerful networks of college graduates”. Thanks, Penn State.

Now I’m en route to Florida for a family vacation.  We love us some “Disneyworld”, and I am pretty exciiited. I hope it helps to block out this whole “graduation” thing, because reality hasn’t hit, and I don’t want it to. So instead, I’ll spend my week at the Happiest place on Earth, having a Magical time. :)

4 Comments »

  1. Graduation is one of those surreal moments when you see one chapter of your book closing and a new one beginning. It’s weird feeling to be in the midst of it and frankly, a little scary. Have a great time in Disneyworld. And yes, you are now an alum. Congrats!

    Comment by Sassy — May 19, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

  2. I just switched my facebook profile from current student to alumni in an attempt to make it sink in.. I completely understand what you’re saying, its SO surreal. I think it must be gradual, kind of like the growing up process… Maybe one day we’ll actually feel like college graduates/ adults in the real world, but until then have the BEST time in Florida!! Lucky you!

    Comment by Laura — May 19, 2008 @ 5:28 pm

  3. congrats! being a psu alum takes some time to get used to! i am unbelievably jealous of your wdw vacation! have fun!

    Comment by fern08 — May 20, 2008 @ 1:31 am

  4. So sorry I have been MIA!
    I was outa computer most of last week!
    I am so excited for you & your graduation! YAY!
    Also off to disney!??? Lucky chick!
    I can’t wait to hear all about it!!

    Comment by Jen — May 20, 2008 @ 10:43 am

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